hand me down honeymoon part two: lighthouse

We were told that climbing the lighthouse was a must do item on the island. Boats are the only way to get there, so we took our boat over and checked it out. 

Zack gave me this shirt for Christmas, and I finally got to wear it on our honeymoon. 

Yes, we are married. We like our rings. 

amethyst

Amethyst is the birthstone for February, which I think may have something to do with why I'm into purple. 

 

gifted pearls from Mom and Dad // HMD sweater from Granny // HMD belt from Mom (with her maiden monogram) // HMD St. John skirt from Mom // Nina shoes 

fire on a smile

Ray Ban Wayfarer Square // HMD sweater from Granny // Moon and Lola medium metal script monogram necklace // Moon and Lola Preston charm bracelet // Joe's Jeans // Hunter Original Tall rain boots

black as coal

Moon and Lola medium metal script monogram necklace // HMD scarf from Mom // Michael Stars shirt // HMD sweater from Granny // Moon and Lola Preston charm bracelet // Michael Kors small Layton watch // HMD belt from Mom // Joe's Jeans // Sam Edelman Alvin flat

all black and gold

Moon & Lola Stockholm earrings // Moon & Lola medium metal script monogram necklace // HMD Ralph Lauren sweater from Granny // Moon & Lola medium Preston charm bracelet // HMD bangle from Mom // Michael Kors skirt // Christian Louboutin pumps (similar) 

a place where we can get away

Loren Hope earrings // Moon and Lola metal script monogram necklace // J. Crew Factory chambray shirt // hand me down sweater from Granny // Marc by Marc Jacobs Classic Q Hillier hobo // Joe's Jeans // Frye Billy pull on boot

photos by my sister in law

Christmas decorating: arranging greenery

My favorite Christmas decorations are plants.  Natural greens and reds are so beautiful to me, and the best part is that you can throw them in the compost or burn them in a bonfire after Christmas.  No storage space needed!  

I only wish that I could arrange flowers as well as my mom and grandmothers, but I think I do a decent job with greenery.

HMD earrings // Moon and Lola metal script monogram necklace // Tory Burch shirt // HMD sweater from Granny // HMD belt from Mom // J. Crew cafe capri // Minnetonka moccasins

Christmas decorating: tree and wreaths

HMD earrings // Moon and Lola metal script monogram necklace // Tory Burch shirt // HMD sweater from Granny // HMD belt from Mom // J. Crew cafe capri // Minnetonka moccasins

Decorating certainly helps me prepare for Christmas, and I am enjoying this study that my small group is doing together during Advent.  Although my December calendar is filling up, I hope that I take time to remember the real meaning of Christmas.  I have a Savior who gave up his privileges as the son of God to live a sinless life I couldn't live and pay for my sin.  Praise God!

How do you prepare for Christmas?  

royal houndstooth

Moon and Lola Stockholm earrings // Moon and Lola medium metal script monogram necklace // HMD Ralph Lauren sweater from Granny // Britt Ryan top // Michael Kors small Layton watch // old skirt and wedges